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Recognizing Risk:
Suicide Prevention and Early-Onset Mental Illness in Youth
2 CEU credits for Education Professionals in Suicide Prevention and Key Warning Signs of Early-onset Mental Illness in Children and Adolescents
Recognizing Risk: Suicide Prevention and Early-Onset Mental Illness in Youth
Welcome to this suicide prevention training, we’re delighted you are here! The goal of this training is to equip educators and school staff with knowledge and resources in addressing suicide in the schools, in a way that sustains their wellbeing and prevents burnout. Suicide is a challenging, triggering, difficult topic to discuss, and this training provides reflections for the viewer to think about how suicide have impacted them personally, messages they’ve received about emotional struggle, comfort level in discussing suicide, and ways to identify compassion fatigue, develop boundaries, and emotionally recharge. The training is packed with information about risk and protective factors, do’s and don’t’s in addressing the topic of suicide, and suicide prevention resources. Safety plan templates are also provided.
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Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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Chapter 7
Meet your instructor
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Meet your instructor ✳
Dr. Jennifer Londgren
Dr. Jennifer Londgren is a licensed marriage and family therapist, a nationally certified counselor, and a board certified telemental health provider. She is an Associate Professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato and the Program Coordinator for the Alcohol and Drug Studies Program. She is the founder of The New Leaf Wellness Institute, an organization dedicated to helping behavioral healthcare providers thrive through customized continuing education and mental health coaching. Dr. Londgren leads a variety of workshops and seminars on topics related to mental wellbeing, self-care, social media, and innovative teaching techniques. She is the author of two books related to addiction and emotional well-being.
What you’ll learn
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This training is packed with various risk factors and signs of struggle in students to be curious about. It discusses the various social, emotional, and behavioral warning signs to be aware of.
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This training goes through how to respond and what to say if a student comes to you with suicidal ideation: stay calm, ask them openly, and respond with empathy. Tell them who you are going to share information with and why. It also goes through the “don’t’s” in this tough conversation: don’t dismiss them, challenge them, or assume they are too young to be suicidal.
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This training is designed by a mental health professional who knows that this is a tough and triggering topic. Throughout the training there are reflection prompts and resources, including a safety plan template. Even if you aren’t the person crafting the plan with a student, it’s important to know what it entails.
Course FAQ
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Great question! You will receive your continuing education certificate once you’ve watched the videos, completed the training evaluation, and taken a brief post test. Please fill out the form at the end of the course and the CEU is automatically generated and sent via email.
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You have until the end of calendar year to complete the training. If you sign up in 2025, you will have until December 31, 2025 to complete the training.
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Yes! We can provide an invoicing option based on the number of people. Individuals can then create their own account to complete at their leisure.
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Yes! We offer in-person trainings in the local Minnesota and Midwest area. Rates are based on number of participants, length, and travel cost. Drop us an email to schedule!
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Yep! We provide in-person and virtual live trainings. Use the email sign up to stay updated on future events!